DENNIS E. SCHNEIDER

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Williamston, Michigan 48895

701-***-****-C

acvutb@r.postjobfree.com

Executive Summary: Proven global strategic transformational executive with a high energy and hands-on style with demonstrated successes in building lean empowered cultures supported by high performing leadership teams. A results oriented leader with very strong record of establishing ultra competitive operational capabilities, profitable global revenue growth, and award winning customer excellence programs. A lean focused builder of a sustainable continuous improvement process excellence culture throughout the extended enterprise.

Areas of Expertise

Financial Improvement in EBITDA and Cash Flow

Strategic Global Growth in Markets and Products

Building High Performance Teams

Enterprise Excellence Process

Establishing Award Winning Customer Excellence

Global Footprint Optimization

Merger and Acquisition Integration

Innovative New Products and Services

Career Progression

DSSCHNEIDER GROUP LLC, Williamston, Michigan 2014-Present

Global enterprise excellence consultants

Managing Partner

Providing global consulting to private equity firms and multi-national industrial firms in the following focused areas:

Merger and acquisition and divestiture project management

Global footprint rationalization

Establishment of new and acceleration of existing Enterprise Excellence systems

Creation of customer driven strategic marketing and new product development processes.

Spartan Emergency Response, Charlotte, Michigan 2012-2014

A $250 Million producer of custom specialty chassis and complete equipment for global ER industry

President

Recruited by independent Board of Directors to execute a turnaround through consolidating 3 previously independent groups into a singular entity and to restore market share and profitability.

Integrated and rebranded 3 independent businesses to leverage Spartan brand across all three entities that drove sales up 30% in a flat market.

Globalized business by aggressive pursuit of international JV partners and distributors resulting in 20% of all sales outside the domestic markets by end of 2013.

Secured export order contract to supply $25Mil of ER equipment to Peru in late 2013.

Doubled customer order backlog in 2013.

Lead the transition to digital marketing/ sales that resulting in industry leadership position that allowed reduction of SG&A cost by 30%.

Grew unit sales growth of 30% despite a domestic flat market to replace loss of previous largest customer in 2011.

Upgraded domestic distribution network by replacement of 25% of the 28 distributors in NA.

Restored technology leadership position through accelerated development of new products that supported 2 separate price increases in a flat market.

Improved GM as percent of sales by 3% in the largest of the 3 entities.

DSSCHNEIDER GROUP LLC. Horace, North Dakota 2010-2012

Global enterprise excellence consultants

Managing Partner

Providing global consulting to private equity firms and multi-national industrial firms in the following focused areas:

Completed 6 Merger and acquisition and divestiture projects.

Created 2 Global footprint rationalization projects plans.

Establishment of 1 new and acceleration of 2 existing Enterprise Excellence systems.

Created one new customer driven strategic marketing and new product development processes.

DOOSAN INC. Fargo, North Dakota 2004 to 2009

A $20 Billion diversified heavy industrial international firm

Chief Operating Officer, Doosan Infracore International (Formerly Ingersoll Rand Bobcat, Portable Power, and Attachments)

Selected to integrate and direct global operations for this newly acquired $3 Billion dollar former Ingersoll Rand business group. Responsible for all global operations including manufacturing, supply chain, quality, sourcing, logistics, Lean Six Sigma, advance strategic planning, current product engineering, customer service and other shared services. Managed 3 global brands of construction equipment, 9 regional manufacturing sites, and 3 regional aftermarket distribution centers. Reported directly to President and CEO. Successfully transitioned role to Korean leadership team.

Created and installed globally the DOS (Doosan Enterprise Excellence Operating System) for all functions and key processes. The DOS created short-term leverages and facilitated long-term maturity plan for world-class status in all areas of the business. Provided almost $250 Million annual reduction in fixed cost structure.

Transformed the value chain capability to allow a global conversion from a Make To Stock distribution process to a Make To Order process that reduced operating working capital by $150 Million and reduced annual dealer floor plan financing cost by $150 Million.

Lead an accelerated New Product Development plan that reduced concept to production cycle time from 36 to 24 months through revised integrated NPD process. Resulted in 3-5 points of global market share growth in 2009 YTD.

Initiated a 2 year plan to adopt and implement a Sustainability Plan that utilized global ISO 14001/ 18001 certifications and proposed wind farm produced energy to create an industry leading capability. These upgraded global capabilities projected to save globally up to $25 Million annually over the next 5 years and position DII as the industry leader in “Green” marketing space.

Created and implemented an enterprise wide Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification program for all non Operations functions and processes that supported a enterprise wide continuous improvement culture for all areas and key processes. Averaged $18 Million savings annually.

Designed and managed plant operations process and technology upgrades that reduced internal cycle time for completing units by 90 percent to 6 hours or less and reduced total quality cost by 80 percent globally. Both metrics were recognized as best in class within the industry.

Recognized by Doosan Group global leadership for best in class development of key leadership talent and selected to export talent and processes to other Doosan Operating Units. Created and sponsored the externally benchmarked Global Resource Organization for Women Managers and created a 3 year Global Operations Leadership Development Program for new university graduates to provide sustainable future source of globally diverse leadership talent.

INGERSOLL RAND, INC. – Fargo, North Dakota 2004 to 2007

A $12 Billion diversified industrial international firm

Vice President, Global Operations, Compact Vehicle Sector (Bobcat & Club Car)

Directed global operations and supply chain operations for this $3 Billion sector.

Managed 8 global manufacturing sites and six distribution centers in North America, Europe, and Asia. Lead 15 direct reports and 3,500 operational employees, with an operating budget of $1.3 Billion and Capital Expenditures of $60 Million. Provided product and customer support for 2 major product brands that were marketed in 40 countries.

Designed and lead the Lean Six Sigma program that reduced Defects Per Million by 60 percent and Total Quality cost as percent of Revenue by 75 percent resulting in EBITDA improvement of $25 Million annually.

Lead global strategic growth process by opening 2 new regional Centers of Excellence in the Czech Republic and China. These additions drove a 3 year $650 Million growth in non-NA revenue by reducing COGS by 20 percent for all imported products and through reducing customer lead-times by 60 percent.

Developed patented manufacturing technology innovations in the areas of robotic welding, material handling, and metal coating that reduced internal cycle time from 6 days to 6 hours over a 4 year period. These reductions drove a $50 Million reduction in internal working capital and drove an average annual productivity gain of 8 percent over a 4 year period.

Managed the supply chain upgrades and customer service improvements required to support a CAGR of over 25 percent over the 4 year period doubling revenue to $3 Billion while increasing ROIC to nearly 45% at the end of the period.

Lead the cross sector IR Operations Council to develop a comprehensive 5 year plan for Enterprise Excellence in Supply Chain for this $12 Billion global entity. Won the Chairman’s Award for Excellence in 2006/07 for the performance of this team.

Selected to the team that managed the successful $4.9 Billion divesture of this sector at the end of 2007.

Lead transformation of Global Sourcing group that created the Supplier Council that resulted in a 90% reduction in supplier DPM and averaged net productivity of 4.5% over a 4 year period. These improvements resulted in an average EBITDA improvement of $20 Million annually.

STANLEY TOOL WORKS INC. - New Britain, Connecticut 2002 to 2003

A $15 Billion international branded consumer hardware firm

Vice President, Global Operations and Supply Chain, Stanley Fasteners (Bostich)

WORLD KITCHEN, INC. – Elmira, New York 2000 to 2001

A $1 Billion international consumer house wares firm operating under Chapter 11

Sr. Vice President, Integrated Supply Chain and Operations (Pyrex, OXO, Corelle)

ALLIED SIGNAL/HONEYWELL AEROSPACE – Tempe, Arizona 1998 to 2000

A $30 Billion dollar international aerospace firm

Vice President, Supply Chain Management

CASE CORPORATION 1989 to 1998

A $20 Billion international heavy equipment firm

Director, Supply Chain / Business Development (1996 to 1998) - Paris, France

Director, Global Transportation Logistics (1994 to 1996) – Racine, Wisconsin

Manufacturing Operations Manager (1992 to 1994) - Racine, Wisconsin

Materials Manager (1989 to 1992) – Racine, Wisconsin

MARATHON ELECTRIC CORPORATION – Wausau, Wisconsin 1985 to 1989

Corporate Purchasing Manager

TAPPAN APPLIANCE CORPORATION - Mansfield, Ohio 1983 to 1985

Division Purchasing Agent

TELEDYNE CAE – Toledo, Ohio 1981 to 1983

Research & Development Buyer

Educational / Professional Achievements/Recognitions

Masters of Business Administration, Concentration: Finance

Rockford College, Rockford, Illinois

Bachelor of Science, Concentration: Production Operations/Materials Management

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio

Entrepreneurial General Manager Program

Duke University, Durham, North Carolina

Certifications: (CPM) - Institute of Supply Management (CPIM)- American Production and Inventory Control Society, and Lean Six Sigma:(Green Belt and Champion)

Chairman’s Award for Excellence- Case- 1997

Supplier of the Year- Southwest Airlines- Allied Signal- 1999

Category Captain- Wal-Mart- World Kitchen- 2000

Supplier of the Year- Lowes- Stanley Tool- 2003

Chairman’s Award for Excellence- Ingersoll Rand- 2006

VPP Star Status-OSHA- Doosan- 2009

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